Motion Automation Intelligence - Quality Control Technician

SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Technician oversees and inspects products to ensure standards are met, and/or repairs in the shop ensuring proper procedures are followed to improve effiency and results. The employee also ensures that the shop is clean and organized and makes adjustments when applicable.

JOB DUTIES

1. Inspection and Verification

• Perform in-process and final inspections of electrical control panels, cables, assemblies, and related products.

• Conduct and document the following inspection activities:

• Point-to-point verification

• Visual inspections

• Wire pull testing

• Power-up and functional testing

• Torque verification

• Dimensional inspections and measurements

• Documentation and drawing verification

• Other quality inspections as required

• Verify compliance with customer requirements, work instructions, engineering drawings, and company quality standards.

• Approve, reject, or escalate products based on inspection results.

2. Non-Conformance Logging

• Identify, document, and report product non-conformances discovered during inspections.
• Maintain final inspection non-conformance records.
• Log inspection findings and quality data in Excel
• Communicate quality concerns to Production, Engineering, and Management teams for corrective action.

3. Defective Material Control

• Manage and maintain the Non-Conforming (NC) Material Area/Shelf.
• Record all DRs in the defect tracking log.
• Request material dispositions from Engineering.
• Verify completion of disposition actions and close DRs accordingly.
• Ensure non-conforming materials are properly identified, segregated, and controlled.

4. Return Material Authorization (RMA) Processing

• Evaluate returned products and customer complaints.
• Investigate root causes of reported failures and defects.
• Create Defect Reports (DRs) for returned material.
• Coordinate disposition requests and corrective actions with Engineering.
• Document findings in the RMA Log.

5. Calibration for QC Tooling

• Maintain calibration records for inspection, testing, and measurement equipment.
• Manage the calibration log and ensure all equipment remains within calibration requirements.
• Coordinate calibration scheduling and recertification activities.
• Remove expired or out-of-calibration equipment from service when necessary.

6. ISO and Quality System Record Keeping

• Support maintenance of ISO quality records and documentation.
• Assist with Production Labor Tracking (PLT) scanning and record retention.
• Support employee training record maintenance and filing.
• Assist during internal, customer, and external ISO audits.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and corrective action processes.
• Recommend improvements to inspection methods, quality procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Promote compliance with company quality standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing techniques for electrical control panels and assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality record management.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit requirements.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Familiarity with UL 508A industrial control panel standards.
• Working knowledge of industrial control panel assembly, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assembly and workmanship.
• Understanding of electrical theory, including voltage, current, resistance, power distribution, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Experience using common electrical test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and continuity testers.
• Knowledge of PLC control systems, field devices, and industrial automation components is a plus.

Pay is from $27.06 - $35.22 USD Hourly

Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

MotionAi brings together the leading high-tech automation solution providers for industrial automation across the United States. Our expertise includes emerging automation technologies with focused disciplines in robotics, motion control, machine vision, digital networking/IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), industrial framing, pneumatics, and custom mechatronic systems. MotionAi provides best-in-class engineered systems, products, and services to a variety of industries highlighting a few which include Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical, Logistics, Food & Beverage, Packaging, Automotive, and Aerospace.

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